From the Artist
In our language, we call this dance "Pandanggo sa ilaw," which means "The Dance of Lights."The design portrays a young girl of the Philippines dancing with the light in a glass on her head and on her hands. In the designs, you can see the rhythmic movements and flows of lines to create vibrating movements. The diamond-shape designs givea glittering light, like adiamond. The white, yellow, red, and orange are the lights. The yellow green, light blue, green, and magenta are the reflected lights. The darker hues are the shadows. The blues are the color that represent the night—this dance is best performed at night.
—From Brandywine Workshop and Archives records
